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An anthology that's part of a series devoted to big band masters, and a good way to get a decent sampling of clarinetist Artie Shaw's music. It includes such huge hits as "Begin The Beguine" and has been designed and organized to provide a decent overview of his music, while still concentrating on the most recognizable songs.Track Listing
1. Begin the Beguine
2. Back Bay Shuffle
3. Nightmare
4. Traffic Jam
5. Oh! Lady Be Good
6. Frenesi
7. Star Dust
8. Any Old Time
9. Blues (Parts I and II)
10. Moonglow

An anthology that's part of a series devoted to big band masters, and a good way to get a decent sampling of clarinetist Artie Shaw's music. It includes such huge hits as "Begin The Beguine" and has been designed and organized to provide a decent overview of his music, while still concentrating on the most recognizable songs.Read less